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Since our founding in 1973, W. P. Carey has been a long-term partner to our tenants. This means that when we invest in a property, we are also committed to advancing the tenant’s business and look to support their evolving real estate and capital needs throughout the duration of their lease and beyond. A Long-term Partner: Building Beyond the Original Transaction W. P. Carey partnered with Sonae MC, a leading Portuguese food retailer, in 2018 when it acquired its mission-critical warehouse

$104 million sale-leaseback capital injection to fund large car wash operator's expansion plans.

Driven by the economy reopening and increasing consumer demand, the US economy is experiencing the biggest surge in inflation in over a decade. The Fed expects higher-than-usual inflation to continue throughout the year, but believes it is transitory and will level off next year as supply chain bottlenecks caused by the pandemic resolve. Although inflation is often associated with negative factors such as higher prices for consumer goods and higher labor costs, corporate owner-occupiers can

The current capital environment has tested the adaptability of many companies, as increasing interest rates have made the cost of capital rise uncomfortably. And while it’s unknown if recent events will calm the Federal Reserve’s zeal for future hikes, some companies are already availing themselves of an alternative capital source: the sale-leaseback.  In fact, the transaction type matched its 2019 peak in Q4 of 2021, and there are signs it may not be slowing. Zachary Pasanen,

The net lease market has become a hunting ground for investors looking for low-maintenance assets and long-term, predictable cash flows. The stability of the asset type during times of uncertainty has attracted attention from new investors – with the net lease share of all commercial real estate investment activity rising 14.7% in 2020. While it has historically not been viewed as one of the major food groups in commercial investments, this perception is changing as more capital continues

Economic experts are continuing to signal that a recession could be on the horizon. A number of factors are contributing to this sentiment, but recent bank failures, tightening credit, interest rate increases and sustained high inflation are among the biggest. To help prepare in case of a downturn, below are three things real estate investors can do to “recession-proof” their portfolios and position their business for long-term success. 

Growing PE Fund Sizes 2019 first quarter middle market private equity deal activity slowed compared to 2018, with declines in public markets and the government shutdown creating adverse pricing for PE backed IPO exits. Despite decreased deal volume and exit values, fundraising figures remained steady in the quarter, boosting dry powder available for new investments.  Strong investor demand led PE firms and sponsors to grow the scale of their funds, with vehicles between $1 billion and $5

Jason E. Fox serves as Chief Executive Officer, President and Board Member of W. P. Carey. Since joining the firm in 2002, Mr. Fox has played a central role in building and leading the company’s investment platform, holding a series of senior leadership positions across the Investments Team. Such roles have included Co-Head of Global Investments starting in 2012 and Head of Global Investments in 2015, where he was responsible for sourcing, negotiating and structuring acquisitions

Retail has been the commercial real estate chameleon, changing and adapting with the times, including the rise of e-commerce and COVID-19. The post-pandemic rebirth of the sector has made major headlines and many retail operators and owners see flying colors.  Michael Fitzgerald, executive director and head of US retail investments at W. P. Carey, sees three major trends that sector stakeholders should be watching: the strength of needs-based retail, a development switch favoring sale

A “great tool in really uncertain times,” the sale-leaseback can give immediate access to capital and minimize debt market exposure during uneasy economic periods. But for many looking to utilize it, the uncertainty of whether or not a deal will be successful can be a barrier to fully exploring it. Jason Patterson, SVP, investments at W. P. Carey, starts by recommending thorough planning and transparency and careful selection of the buyer and future landlord. “Especially with interest rates